Putin Called The Invasion Of Ukraine A "defense Of Russia's Sovereignty" Like In 1612

• 4.11.2025, 20:05

The Russian dictator recalled the capture of Moscow by the ancestors of Belarusians.

Russia, having attacked Ukraine and waged a full-scale war against it for nearly four years, is ostensibly engaged in ensuring the country's independence and defending national honor, according to a statement by Russian President Vladimir Putin, who compared the invasion to the struggle of the inhabitants of the Moscow state against the ancestors of the Belarusians during the 17th-century Time of Troubles. "Today, preserving these traditions, we defend the sovereignty, honor and dignity of our native Russia by peaceful, creative and military work," the ruler said on November 4 during the ceremony of presenting state awards and prizes for strengthening the unity of the Russian nation, timed to coincide with the Day of National Unity.

Putin also said that the struggle of the people's militia against "Polish troops" in 1612 made it possible to defend "state foundations" and "the sacred right to hold on to one's own roots and moral pillars." According to the usurper, Russians know how to "close ranks" in the face of "global challenges and threats." "Despite all the difficulties, problems and tragedies of today, and unfortunately there are enough of them, <�...> we are striving for friendship, cooperation with all, not only neighboring, but with all peoples on Earth," Putin assured, adding that "just such impulses" will come from Moscow.